Great New Products From ICAST 2022

Here’s a round-up of some great new gear announced at ICAST

Gear Up
By Laurie Tisdale
Gear Up Ambassador
1/17

13Fishing Ambition Combo

If you are looking to get your little ones into the sport, the Ambition combo has you covered. A Durable Composite Blank paired with a smooth capable reel allows the angler to fish the full complement of applications with a manageable setup. Adapted for use by anglers who haven’t reached their full height yet, the combination of performance in a manageable package has arrived. This setup will help your little partner land more fish. $59.99

2/17

Kistler Grasshopper Rod

The future legacy of a fishing family begins with taking our kids and grandkids fishing. Introducing the new GRASSHOPPER Rod for kids and adults. Perhaps the first premium 4.5 ft graphite fishing rod specifically designed for kids yet built upon the same standards adult anglers could benefit from. Fast action tip with strong backbone. Create more lasting memories with big smiles. Built by hand in Texas. $149.99

3/17

Sniper Skin Fishing Grips Kid’s Cast Collection

Sniper Skin Fishing Grips deliver extra grip for little hands so they can hold on tight, especially when they get a bite. They are durable and waterproof and designed to form fit youth fishing rods. This collection has fun patterns that cater to young casters. $17.99

4/17

Acme Tackle Beaver Dam “Wonder Bread” Tip Up

This special edition is the winning design from a Facebook contest. A young ice fishing customer was the lucky winner. Beaver Dam Tip-ups have been designed, tested and proven to meet the demands of ice fishermen all over the world. The Original Beaver Dam Tip-up is all hand made and assembled one at a time. Each tip-up is freezeproof, windproof and foolproof, allowing you to have a better time on the ice. $54.99

5/17

ProFISHiency Krazy 2.0 Spin Combo Kit

The kit features vibrant colors and unique on pack design. This set up is a perfect starting kit for any young angler seeking to have a successful fishing experience. The kit contains 3 all purpose lures that are proven to catch multiple species of fish w/ ease, a fiberglass rod with cork grips and spinning reel. $39.99

6/17

Ugly Stik Ugly Tuff  Youth Combo

The new Ugly Stik Ugly Tuff Youth Combo is designed for kids and parents who demand durability from their gear. This sturdy combo is equipped with kid-friendly features and comes pre-spooled with 6 lb line, making it easy to get eager young anglers fishing faster. These combos feature Ugly Tech construction, rubber shrink tube handles for an easy grip, one-piece stainless steel Ugly Tuff guides, and the Ugly Stik Clear Tip design. 7-year rod warranty. $59.95

7/17

Reliefband Sport Anti-Nausea Wearable

The Reliefband Sport is an FDA Cleared wearable that will prevent or treat nausea from sea sickness, motion sickness, hangovers and a host of other issues. Worn on the wrist, it’s easy to use and there are no side effects like there can be with popular motion sickness drugs. Also, unlike drug solutions, it can stop the nausea once it starts. The Sport model is waterproof and comes with a rechargeable battery that delivers up to 25 hours of relief on one charge. $229.99

8/17

Geckobrands Captiva Floating Polarized Sunglasses

No longer worry about dropping your sunglasses into the lake or ocean with the Geckobrands Captiva Floating Polarized Sunglasses. Great 100% UV protection polarized lenses, unisex fit, and they float! Excellent price point for your customers. Package includes a travel case, cleaning cloth, and sticker. $49.99

9/17

Huk Waypoint Insulated Jacket

The Waypoint Insulated Jacket is designed for cold days around the water, while helping to keep our ecosystem clean. Designed with 100% recycled nylon, this is your next go-to while camping, traveling, or hanging out around the house. Constructed with 80-gram black Primaloft insulation, 2 zippered hand pockets, stretch binding cuffs at hem, and interior zippered chest pocket, all packing into its own pocket for when you are packing light. $150.00

10/17

Simms Dry Creek Z Gear Pouch

Offering 100% submersible protection for key essentials, the versatile Dry Creek Z Gear Pouch is a must have accessory you’ll never want to leave the dock without. This 2-liter pouch features a toothless, TRU Zip waterproof/submersible self-healing zipper. A clear window allows organization and easy access while molly webbing provides secure lash points to attach to vessels of all types. $59.95

11/17

AFTCO Ankle Deck Boot

AFTCOs new deck boot was designed from the ground up to fulfill the high demands of our pro team, guides, and customers. A heightened level of comfort is provided by a neoprene inner liner that is eco-friendly, hypo-allergenic, quick drying, and fully flexible. Paired with a custom compression-molded anti-microbial insole that offers the proper amount of cushion, rebound, and support season over season.

12/17

Sperry Water Strider

The perfect, all purpose water shoe. A lightweight, injected EVA slip on shoe designed to perform for every water activity. The tailored fit and shape hugs your foot even during rigorous action. Rinses and cleans quickly. Non-marking rubber outsole has features for confident traction on wet and dry deck surfaces.

13/17

Big Kahuna Beach Wagon

The Electric Big Kahuna Beach Wagon is a game changer when it comes to taking a trip to the beach. Simply grab the handle, press the throttle and steer your wagon where you’d like it go. The 48 volt battery powering the wagon will take you five miles on a single charge. There are several non-electric versions available and a wide-range of accessories. All the accessories are made to fit your wagon no matter when you bought it. Big Kahuna is a family-owned business and their products are all made in the U.S. Electric, $2595; Beach Wagon: $799.

14/17

Huk Performance Fishing Women’s Rogue Wave River Runs

The Rogue Wave is engineered for all kinds of nasty conditions. These boots have a full neoprene and rubber upper construction to provide durability and comfort. Huk’s Grip-X outsole traction pattern provides a lock down grip on wet and slippery surfaces, which each lug being engineered to grab in all directions while the micro-channel openings allow water to escape. They are completed with a thick 8MM molded EVA footbed and commercial grade reinforced webbing pull straps. $110

15/17

NRS Pike Pro Inflatable Fishing Kayak

The NRS Pike Pro Inflatable Fishing Kayak is rigged and ready for use in remote waters. A rigid keel insert in the bow enhances tracking, and 10.5″ side tubes combine with a high-pressure drop-stitch deck to create a highly stable fishing platform. Out-of-the-box rigging includes bow and stern daisy chain attachment points plus bungee rigging to stow essentials for the day. The Pro model comes fully tricked out with YakAttack accessories and includes an NRS Ripple kayak paddle. $1795

16/17

Esquif Canoes

Esquif Adirondack Elite Angler is a lightweight canoe made from indestructible T-Formex ABS. It is outfitted for fishing with 3 stern upright rod holders and a custom bow thwart that allows for the addition of rod holders, tackle management or electronics. $1599

17/17

American Tackle Company Autism Anglers Youth Fishing Combo

With over 35 years of component design, American Tackle worked with Don Morse, Founder of Autism Anglers, to develop a youth fishing combo. Each purchase of this combo benefits the Autism Anglers Mission of bringing awareness and acceptance to those on the autism spectrum through the sport of fishing. $39.99

1 / 17

13Fishing Ambition Combo

If you are looking to get your little ones into the sport, the Ambition combo has you covered. A Durable Composite Blank paired with a smooth capable reel allows the angler to fish the full complement of applications with a manageable setup. Adapted for use by anglers who haven’t reached their full height yet, the combination of performance in a manageable package has arrived. This setup will help your little partner land more fish. $59.99

Kistler Grasshopper Rod

The future legacy of a fishing family begins with taking our kids and grandkids fishing. Introducing the new GRASSHOPPER Rod for kids and adults. Perhaps the first premium 4.5 ft graphite fishing rod specifically designed for kids yet built upon the same standards adult anglers could benefit from. Fast action tip with strong backbone. Create more lasting memories with big smiles. Built by hand in Texas. $149.99

Sniper Skin Fishing Grips Kid’s Cast Collection

Sniper Skin Fishing Grips deliver extra grip for little hands so they can hold on tight, especially when they get a bite. They are durable and waterproof and designed to form fit youth fishing rods. This collection has fun patterns that cater to young casters. $17.99

Acme Tackle Beaver Dam “Wonder Bread” Tip Up

This special edition is the winning design from a Facebook contest. A young ice fishing customer was the lucky winner. Beaver Dam Tip-ups have been designed, tested and proven to meet the demands of ice fishermen all over the world. The Original Beaver Dam Tip-up is all hand made and assembled one at a time. Each tip-up is freezeproof, windproof and foolproof, allowing you to have a better time on the ice. $54.99

ProFISHiency Krazy 2.0 Spin Combo Kit

The kit features vibrant colors and unique on pack design. This set up is a perfect starting kit for any young angler seeking to have a successful fishing experience. The kit contains 3 all purpose lures that are proven to catch multiple species of fish w/ ease, a fiberglass rod with cork grips and spinning reel. $39.99

Ugly Stik Ugly Tuff  Youth Combo

The new Ugly Stik Ugly Tuff Youth Combo is designed for kids and parents who demand durability from their gear. This sturdy combo is equipped with kid-friendly features and comes pre-spooled with 6 lb line, making it easy to get eager young anglers fishing faster. These combos feature Ugly Tech construction, rubber shrink tube handles for an easy grip, one-piece stainless steel Ugly Tuff guides, and the Ugly Stik Clear Tip design. 7-year rod warranty. $59.95

Reliefband Sport Anti-Nausea Wearable

The Reliefband Sport is an FDA Cleared wearable that will prevent or treat nausea from sea sickness, motion sickness, hangovers and a host of other issues. Worn on the wrist, it’s easy to use and there are no side effects like there can be with popular motion sickness drugs. Also, unlike drug solutions, it can stop the nausea once it starts. The Sport model is waterproof and comes with a rechargeable battery that delivers up to 25 hours of relief on one charge. $229.99

Geckobrands Captiva Floating Polarized Sunglasses

No longer worry about dropping your sunglasses into the lake or ocean with the Geckobrands Captiva Floating Polarized Sunglasses. Great 100% UV protection polarized lenses, unisex fit, and they float! Excellent price point for your customers. Package includes a travel case, cleaning cloth, and sticker. $49.99

Huk Waypoint Insulated Jacket

The Waypoint Insulated Jacket is designed for cold days around the water, while helping to keep our ecosystem clean. Designed with 100% recycled nylon, this is your next go-to while camping, traveling, or hanging out around the house. Constructed with 80-gram black Primaloft insulation, 2 zippered hand pockets, stretch binding cuffs at hem, and interior zippered chest pocket, all packing into its own pocket for when you are packing light. $150.00

Simms Dry Creek Z Gear Pouch

Offering 100% submersible protection for key essentials, the versatile Dry Creek Z Gear Pouch is a must have accessory you’ll never want to leave the dock without. This 2-liter pouch features a toothless, TRU Zip waterproof/submersible self-healing zipper. A clear window allows organization and easy access while molly webbing provides secure lash points to attach to vessels of all types. $59.95

AFTCO Ankle Deck Boot

AFTCOs new deck boot was designed from the ground up to fulfill the high demands of our pro team, guides, and customers. A heightened level of comfort is provided by a neoprene inner liner that is eco-friendly, hypo-allergenic, quick drying, and fully flexible. Paired with a custom compression-molded anti-microbial insole that offers the proper amount of cushion, rebound, and support season over season.

Sperry Water Strider

The perfect, all purpose water shoe. A lightweight, injected EVA slip on shoe designed to perform for every water activity. The tailored fit and shape hugs your foot even during rigorous action. Rinses and cleans quickly. Non-marking rubber outsole has features for confident traction on wet and dry deck surfaces.

Big Kahuna Beach Wagon

The Electric Big Kahuna Beach Wagon is a game changer when it comes to taking a trip to the beach. Simply grab the handle, press the throttle and steer your wagon where you’d like it go. The 48 volt battery powering the wagon will take you five miles on a single charge. There are several non-electric versions available and a wide-range of accessories. All the accessories are made to fit your wagon no matter when you bought it. Big Kahuna is a family-owned business and their products are all made in the U.S. Electric, $2595; Beach Wagon: $799.

Huk Performance Fishing Women’s Rogue Wave River Runs

The Rogue Wave is engineered for all kinds of nasty conditions. These boots have a full neoprene and rubber upper construction to provide durability and comfort. Huk’s Grip-X outsole traction pattern provides a lock down grip on wet and slippery surfaces, which each lug being engineered to grab in all directions while the micro-channel openings allow water to escape. They are completed with a thick 8MM molded EVA footbed and commercial grade reinforced webbing pull straps. $110

NRS Pike Pro Inflatable Fishing Kayak

The NRS Pike Pro Inflatable Fishing Kayak is rigged and ready for use in remote waters. A rigid keel insert in the bow enhances tracking, and 10.5″ side tubes combine with a high-pressure drop-stitch deck to create a highly stable fishing platform. Out-of-the-box rigging includes bow and stern daisy chain attachment points plus bungee rigging to stow essentials for the day. The Pro model comes fully tricked out with YakAttack accessories and includes an NRS Ripple kayak paddle. $1795

Esquif Canoes

Esquif Adirondack Elite Angler is a lightweight canoe made from indestructible T-Formex ABS. It is outfitted for fishing with 3 stern upright rod holders and a custom bow thwart that allows for the addition of rod holders, tackle management or electronics. $1599

American Tackle Company Autism Anglers Youth Fishing Combo

With over 35 years of component design, American Tackle worked with Don Morse, Founder of Autism Anglers, to develop a youth fishing combo. Each purchase of this combo benefits the Autism Anglers Mission of bringing awareness and acceptance to those on the autism spectrum through the sport of fishing. $39.99

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